Can you be held against your will in a hospital in Virginia, specifically in Prince William County?

November 17th, 2023

I was assaulted with a 32 oz. beer bottle, resulting in reconstructive surgery on my left eye socket and face. I am in Hawaii, have called the police and agreed to press charges, but haven't contacted a lawyer yet. What are my rights, and what steps should I take next?

May 14th, 2024

We are owed money from an individual who failed to repay us according to a promissory note for a motorhome transaction. We paid cash for a motorhome that was illegally modified, returned it, and signed a promissory note for repayment. The individual made a few payments and then stopped. We have since lost contact with him but recently re-established it. We want to file a claim to collect the remaining amount owed, interest, and possibly punitive damages. What steps should we take, and what are the limitations in small claims court in Colorado?

January 23rd, 2024

I received a violation for my front fence being too high in NYC Queens. The fence was built in 2013 and is 6 1/2 feet at its highest point, while the code requires it to be 4 feet. My court date is on June 22nd. What will happen if I don't show up at the court date, and is there a way to win this violation and avoid having to break my fence down?

October 29th, 2024

Is a person with a G4 visa who works full-time in an international organization (receives a salary in Brazil and does not receive a salary in the U.S.) considered a resident for U.S. tax purposes? Despite living in the U.S., she has an SSN and received a stimulus check, which is typically for residents. How should she be classified for tax filing: 1040 or 1040NR?

January 22nd, 2023